Funny, Awesome, Impressive, and otherwise Cool Snow Sculptures

It’s the middle of winter, and there is a huge snowstorm hitting the north east at the moment. We thought it would be a good time to look at some things you could do with all of that snow, if you were so inclined to spend several hours being creative. We’re talking about snow built into various structures and sculptures here. Who hasn’t built a snowman, snow fort, or some other snow creation as a kid? But it’s not just for kids anymore.

There are serious artists who spend hours upon hours on snow sculptures and entering prestigious competitions. And even the Ivy League recognizes the skill as Dartmouth offers a course in snow sculpture. Still, the creations aren’t all high art, they have some amusement to them as well. For example, to the right is Trogdor the Burninator. Here are a few more photos of what others have come up with: